2006 VOLVO XC70 automatic transmission

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Instrument panel
1 Turn signals
2 Text window
3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway
on the gauge when driving.
Do not drive the car if the warning light is
on. The text window will provide you with
additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check
coolant level - see page 154.
4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring
shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10
mile/kilometer. Press the button quickly to
toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in
the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.
5 Odometer
6 Speedometer
7 General warning light (see page 28).
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Please note that this symbol does not
indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving,
the temperature readings may be slightly
higher than the actual ambient temperature.
12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.
13 Fuel gauge

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approximately 2.1 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel
remaining.
14 Indicator and warning lights
8 High beam indicator light
9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm.
Do not drive for long with the needle in the red
section. The engine has an built-in function
preventing too high engine speed. When this
function operates, you may discern some
pulsation, which is normal.
10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is
displayed here. If you use the Geartronic
function on the automatic transmission, the
currently selected gear will be displayed.
11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature
outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the
text window is displayed when the temperature
is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).

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Chapter 6 - Starting and driving
Fuel requirements 88
Refueling 90
Starting the engine 91
Manual transmission 93
Automatic transmission (AW5) 94
Automatic transmission (Geartronic) 96
All Wheel Drive 98
Four-C active chassis system (option) 99
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory) 100
Driving economy, Handling 101
Points to remember 102
Roof racks/load carriers 103
Emergency towing 105
Vehicle towing information 106
Towing a trailer 107
Detachable trailer hitch 108
Jump starting 109
Winter driving 110
Long distance trips 111
Three-way catalytic converter 112
Brake system 113
Anti-lock brake system 114
STC/DSTC 115

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Starting the engine
CAUTION:
•The engine should be idling when you
move the gear selector. Never accelerate
until after you feel the transmission
engage! Accelerating immediately after
selecting a gear will cause harsh engage-
ment and premature transmission wear.
•Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill
for prolonged periods of time will help
prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
•Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.WARNING!
•Always place the gear selector in Park or
in reverse on models with a manual
transmission, and apply the parking brake
before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the
car unattended with the engine running.
•Always open garage doors fully before
starting the engine inside a garage to
ensure adequate ventilation. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
invisible and odorless but very
poisonous.
•An extra mat on the driver's floor can
cause the accelerator pedal and the clutch
to catch. Check that the movement of the
accelerator pedal and clutch is not
impeded. Not more than one protective
floor covering may be used at one time.

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You can move the gear selector freely
between the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions
while driving.
Depress the button on the front of the gear
selector knob to move between the R, N, D,
and P positions.
Please see the following page for informa-
tion on using the Geartronic manual shift
mode.

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Automatic transmission (Geartronic)
Manual shifting - Geartronic
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the (MAN)ual and (D)rive positions while
driving. Gears 2, 3, 4, and 5 have a "lock-up"
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Sport mode (R-models only)
R-models are equipped with a (S)port button
that can be used to engage/disengage the Sport
shifting mode. An indicator light in the button
will go on when Sport mode is engaged.
With Sport mode engaged, the transmission
will shift up at higher rpm in first and second
gears, and will also shift down at higher rpm
for more immediate engine response during
acceleration and deceleration.
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Wheels and tires
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•The jack’s attachment must engage the
bar in the jack attachment (see inset
illustration in right column on the
previous page). The car’s weight must
not rest on the jack attachment.
•Be sure the jack is on a firm, level,
non-slippery surface.
•Never allow any part of your body to
be extended under a car supported by a
jack.
•Use the jack intended for the car when
replacing a wheel. For any other job,
use stands to support the side of the car
being worked on.
•Apply the parking brake, select
position P (automatic transmission) or
Reverse gear (manual transmission).
•Block the wheels standing on the
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
large stones.
•The jack should be kept well-greased.

 
   







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